The Book of English Folk Tales Sybil Marshall

Name: The Book of English Folk Tales By Sybil Marshall
SKU: 9780715650103
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The Book of English Folk Tales by Sybil Marshall

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Summary

A page-turning collection of folk tales, drawing on myths and stories from across England and across time.

The Book of English Folk Tales Summary

The Book of English Folk Tales by Sybil Marshall

In The Book of English Folk Tales, master storyteller, social historian and folklorist Sybil Marshall has collected the essential English folk tales, vividly retelling stories of giants, dragons, fairies, saints, ghosts, and the Devil for readers of all ages. Just as the Brothers Grimm created the preeminent collection of German fairy tales, Sybil Marshall has assembled here the best of English folklore. The Book of English Folk Tales presents a rich, robust world filled with dark and fantastical characters and features intricate wood engraved illustrations by esteemed English illustrator John Lawrence, making it the perfect addition to every home and school library.

The Book of English Folk Tales Reviews

A compilation of vivid, sometimes fearsome stories...The England we visit here has no afternoon teas or jolly rounds of cricket on lovely green lawns. In these pages, the sophisticated reader steps onto older, darker soil half-soaked in blood, superstition, and magic * The Wall Street Journal *
A beautiful collection that is stunningly presented a wonderful gift for lovers of folklore, especially for those who want to expand their knowledge of English folk tales * The Bookbag *

About Sybil Marshall

Sybil Marshall (1913-2005) was a writer and educator. Her texts on educational theory pioneeered progressive teaching methods and influenced several generations of educators. She also served as an Education Advisor to Granada Television, where she oversaw the celebrated program Picture Box, which reached more than 300 million schoolchildren over 23 years. In addition to her books on education, she wrote her fictionalised autobiography as a trilogy of novels, published by Penguin. She won the Angel Prize for Literature for Everyman's Book of English Folk Tales. John Lawrence is the eminent English illustrator and wood engraver. He has twice won the Francis Williams Award for illustration (sponsored by the Victoria and Albert Museum) and twice been runner-up for the Kurt Emil-Maschler Award. He lives in Cambridge.

Additional information

Sku

GOR008789024

ISBN 13

9780715650103

ISBN 10

0715650106

Title

The Book of English Folk Tales by Sybil Marshall

Author

Sybil Marshall

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Overlook Press

Year published

2016-12-01

Number of pages

384

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us